FAQs

City staff are working closely with the contractor to complete the work that they remain responsible for. The park improvements will take place in two phases to allow the City to open the park as soon as possible. Phase two work is expected to have less interruption;  only sections of the park will be unavailable for a short duration of time.

The park is scheduled to be open in mid-August.

Through the mutually agreed upon closure of this contract, the contractor is aware that they will not be eligible for future city projects.

At this time, an off-leash dog park is not in the plans for Westwood Park. For a list of off-leash dog parks visit www.kitchener.ca/dogparks. 

Based on input collected through engagement, a practice cricket pitch is being installed. The practice cricket pitch will be located at the back of the park and is intended for drop-in neighbourhood use. The open lawn area can be used to practice cricket or as a multi-use space. 

We would like to clarify that this is a practice pitch, meant for people to learn to play. It was designed in a way to not impact the playground and will include signage that the cricket pitch is meant to be used for practice and to be mindful of other users. This pitch is based off of a very similar practice pitch in a neighbouring municipality, who has found it to a be a well used and successful park amenity. The intent is not to have full cricket games but rather practice within the space provided.